Lightning Strikes Twice in Thailand: The Dark Side of Football's Frenzy The news from southern Thailand serves as a stark reminder that life can be cruelly cut short even in the midst of competition.
On August 4th, Sofwan Awae, a 24 year old footballer for SAMCOLTS, was struck by lightning during a match at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, leaving him deceased and 12 others injured.
The frequency of lightning strikes is a harsh reality in regions like southern Thailand, where storms can brew up quickly.